If you’ve spent any amount of time in Cape Town, and aren’t terrified of venturing out to a black township, there is an excellent chance you’ve been out to Mzoli’s in Gugulethu, about 20 minutes outside of Town. Mzoli’s Butchery, or Mzoli’s Meats, is exactly as the title states. An outing to Mzoli’s goes something like this. First, you queue up to buy your meat, usually a combination of beef, mutton, pork, sausage and/or chicken. Second, you patiently wait as they braai, or BBQ, as we Americans call it, your meat with an extremely tasty seasoning. Third, dig in! No utensils required (or provided!). And if you happen to make your way to Mzoli’s on a Sunday, which you really must, you will be enjoying your meal to the upbeat rhythm of dance music. And a
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